ELM/EPT

Entry Level Mathematics / English Placement Test

The Entry Level Mathematics (ELM) and English Placement Test (EPT) are mandatory exams required before a student can enroll at California State University Channel Islands. The exams are used to determine in which Mathematics and English courses you will be placed when you register for classes.  For more information about ELM/EPT testing, please visit the ELM/EPT FAQs page.

There are exemptions to the ELM/EPT tests, based on scores earned on other appropriate tests such as the CSU's Early Assessment Program (EAP) tests in English and Mathematics, the SAT, and the ACT.  The click on the links below for more information:

1. Ways to be exempt from the ELM
2. Ways to be exempt from the EPT

If you are not exempt from the ELM or the EPT, you must take the exam. Although the EPT is not used to place students in English courses at CSUCI, the Cal State system requires that students who wish to register for classes either be exempt or must take the EPT. Those who do not take the appropriate exam(s) will not be allowed to register for classes. For a detailed explanation of ELM/EPT testing, please visit www.ets.org/csu.

Steps to Register for the ELM/EPT

1)  Complete and submit the ELM/EPT Registration Form (PDF, 275KB). It can also be downloaded and printed from the CSU information site. 

2)  You may take the exam at the CSU Channel Islands campus: 

CSUCI Campus Test Dates	Registration Deadlines
June 14, 2008	May 30, 2008

3)  Mail, fax or drop-off your registration form no later than 5:00 p.m. on the deadlines posted above. Registrations received after the deadline will not be accepted. Spaces fill quickly, so plan ahead:

ELM/EPT Testing
Enrollment Center, Sage Hall
CSU Channel Islands
One University Drive
Camarillo, CA  93012
(805) 437-8509 (Fax)

You may take the exam at any CSU campus near you.  To view available dates and locations, please visit the ETS CSU EPT/ELM Information Bulletin Web page.

Testing Accommodations

If you require testing accommodations for the ELM/EPT test(s), please contact Disability Resource Programs at (805) 437-3331 at least three weeks prior to the exam date to provide verification of need and to register for services.

Out of State Testing

If you live outside of the state of California, have been admitted to a CSU campus, and need to take the EPT and/or the ELM before arriving in California, please call 1-925-808-2142 or e-mail csuout-of-state@ets.org. Out of state testing is arranged for the 2nd week of the month, except in May when the test is the first week. There is an additional fee of $50 for testing outside of the state of California.

Test Day Information

Check in begins at 8:30 a.m. in front of the Bell Tower building, with free parking available in lots A7 and A10. For parking lot locations, please see our interactive campus map. All tests will begin promptly at 9:00 a.m. and no late arrivals will be admitted.  Due to space limitations, walk-in registration will not be permitted. 

What to Bring

• Check or money order payable to ETS in the appropriate amount ($18.00 per ELM or EPT, $36.00 for both)
  • Cash will not be accepted
• Photo Identification
• Number 2 pencils with erasers
• Knowledge of your social security number

Items NOT allowed during testing:

• Use of calculators
• Food and/or beverages
• Cell phones, pagers, Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs), or other hand-held computers

For more information, please contact (805) 437-3215 or ELM-EPT.testing@csuci.edu.